Andrea has called Albania home for the past seven years, drawn to the warmth of its
society and the breathtaking diversity of its nature. A practitioner of yoga since
childhood, she has developed extensive expertise in Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin and
Kundalini Yoga as well as in Zen Buddhism and meditation, with international training
in Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Bali.
Her martial arts journey began in Tirana with Shaolin Kung Fu under Master (Shi Fu)
Albert Kola. Now an assistant trainer at the Shaolin Kung Fu Albanian Academy, she
works with the next generation of practitioners.
As Project Manager at the Academy, Andrea leads initiatives to empower Albanian
youth, especially girls and women, through martial arts. She believes Kung Fu
greatly boosts physical energy and mental resilience, self-confidence, focus, and

agility while also providing self-defense skills. Her motto: " By strengthening the body
and mind, we can achieve the clarity to achieve, what we really want”.
Having experienced the transformative impact of martial arts, yoga and meditation
firsthand, Andrea is committed to helping others overcome their fears and unlock
their full potential—physically, mentally, and emotionally.